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LouBu
Aspirant
Jul 17, 2016
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Need a router which allows Wifi to be turned OFF

Hi, I need a router that has a Wifi on/off switch that will allow me to use it wired. Does the N300, or one of the others, have a Wifi on/off switch? Thanks, Louise.
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  • ElaineM's avatar
    ElaineM
    Jul 25, 2016

    LouBu You may want to check the latest router model, R7800. It has a WiFi On/Off button.

Retired_Member's avatar
Retired_Member
Jul 17, 2016

Pick any router, and then go to the "Downloads" tab at the top of this page. Enter the model number and then read the manual.

 

N300 is not a model #

VE6CGX's avatar
VE6CGX
Master
Jul 17, 2016

Any router has that ability in their f/w.

  • aalexandrebeta's avatar
    aalexandrebeta
    Master
    Jul 23, 2016

    All router have a kill switch to turn off wifi!

    Push the switch and that's it!

  • ElaineM's avatar
    ElaineM
    NETGEAR Employee Retired
    Jul 25, 2016

    LouBu You may want to check the latest router model, R7800. It has a WiFi On/Off button.

    • aalexandrebeta's avatar
      aalexandrebeta
      Master
      Jul 25, 2016

      I think every router I had and currently using has a switch to turn on and off wifi signal!

      • LouBu's avatar
        LouBu
        Aspirant
        Jul 25, 2016

        BT Hubs dont have a physical wifi on/off button. You can only access it by logging into an online app.

    • LouBu's avatar
      LouBu
      Aspirant
      Jul 25, 2016

      Thanks ElaineM. I'll mark your reply as the solution :)